Dollar Nine Lake Fishing in Deschutes County, Oregon

• Overview

  Dollar Nine Lake lies in Deschutes County, in Oregon. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Sisters, 15 miles off. The nearest city of size is Eugene, 68 miles away. Nearby alternatives: Bone Lake at 0.2 miles, Meadow Lake at about 0.4 miles, Link Lake at 0.4 miles, Sand Camp Lake at about 0.5 miles and Hand Lake at 0.6 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Dollar Nine Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Deschutes County include rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, brown trout and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Dollar Nine Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 58°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Dollar Nine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Bone Lake, 0.2 miles out. Signs at Dollar Nine Lake carry more weight than any list.